1 Timothy 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 2:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 2:8 — KJV
“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
— 1 Timothy 2:8 (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 2:8
“Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:8: men, every, where
“The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:8: men, holy, without
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:8: therefore, men, pray
“And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement was made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat thereof, because they are holy.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:8: men, where, holy
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:8: therefore, every, holy
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